First Team Sports Science Intern
FC Cincinnati
Job Type
Paid hourly internship, approximately four days per week, February-April 2027
Location
Milford/Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Salary
Hourly paid, rate not disclosed
Closing Date
Not stated; official vacancy active 2 November 2026
Classification
IQF Level 2
Job Summary
Assist FC Cincinnati sports-science staff supporting first-team and FCC2 players during the 2027 MLS sprint season. Collect, organise and analyse athlete-monitoring information, including GPS and other training-load data. Support physical testing, performance intervention projects and clear feedback to senior practitioners. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary performance department while learning professional data and monitoring workflows. Work approximately four days weekly, mainly daytime, with a possible extension into the following season.
IUSCA IQF Classification
Level 2 reflects supervised sport-science assistance for MLS and MLS Next Pro athletes, including data collection, GPS operation, testing support and monitoring projects under the Director of Sports Science. The intern does not hold autonomous responsibility for performance interpretation, player load decisions or departmental systems. The employer seeks current or recently completed undergraduate-level Exercise Science study and familiarity with GPS, VALD and data tools; no specific professional certification body is named.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 2 Certified Strength and Conditioning Instructor (IQF.L2.SCI)
Salary and Role Alignment
Grey. The role is explicitly hourly paid, but no rate is disclosed, so salary alignment cannot be fully assessed. IUSCA Indicative Minimum Salary Benchmark: USD $20 per hour for supervised professional-sport monitoring and analytical support. The rate should reflect the stated data and technical skills, and college-credit arrangements should not substitute for clarity about pay.
IUSCA Alignment Statement
This role has been classified by IUSCA using publicly available information at the time of review and the published IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. The IQF classification, salary alignment assessment and associated IUSCA IQF certification represent IUSCA's assessment of the advertised role. They do not alter or replace the employer's stated qualification, certification or eligibility requirements and do not imply employer endorsement, approval of, or affiliation with IUSCA. Vacancy information may change, and applicants should review and verify the original employer advert before applying.